Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Looking for a juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken dish? This Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal! Bursting with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and buttery goodness, this slow-cooked chicken recipe pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or low-carb options like cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Ingredients for Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken:
6-8 boneless chicken thighs (skinless or with skin)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
½ tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
½ tsp paprika
4 cloves garlic (sliced or minced)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ stick butter (diced)
Zest of half a lemon
Juice of one lemon
⅓ cup chicken stock
Fresh parsley and lemon slices, for garnish
How to Make Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken:
Prepare the chicken Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Mix the flavors In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, and zest, then pour over the chicken.
Season generously Mix garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle over the chicken.
Add the magic Top with fresh minced garlic and diced butter for a rich, buttery taste.
Slow cook to perfection Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and juicy.
Garnish & serve Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot with rice, pasta, quinoa, or low-carb options like spiralized zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Perfect for meal prep and packed with bright, bold flavors, this slow-cooker chicken recipe is a guaranteed family favorite!
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